Frost Dates for Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Panama City Beach has 2 ZIP codes. The Panama City Beach, FL frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 14 · First fall frost November 17 · 248 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 32413 has about 15,500 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Panama City Beach.
Very long season: 248 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 17–April 2 (44 days). Fall frost risk spans October 28–December 7 (40 days).
Frost probability for 32413
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 2 | March 14 | February 17 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 28 | November 17 | December 7 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at DE FUNIAK SPRINGS 1 E (50.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 248-day season in Panama City Beach
In Panama City Beach (248 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Feb 7 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 206 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 28. | Jul 18 |
| Pepper | Jan 31 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 206 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 28. | Jul 23 |
| Lettuce | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 26 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 290 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 21. | Sep 15 |
| Cucumber | Feb 21 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Beans | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Peas | — | Jan 17–Mar 28 | 311 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 311 available after Jan 17. | Sep 6 |
| Zucchini | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Onion | Dec 20 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 283 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 17–Mar 7 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 15 |
| Kale | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Broccoli | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 283 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 14. | Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 297 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 14. | Sep 15 |
| Radish | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Oct 16 |
| Beets | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 28. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 17 | 353 | overwinter: Plant Nov 17 to Dec 8; harvest the following summer. | Dec 8 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 7–Apr 4 | 304 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 7; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 21. | Jul 30 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Mar 28 | 213 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 28. | Jul 5 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 31 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 262 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 7. | Aug 27 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Feb 28 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 15 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 297 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 14. | Aug 16 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 213 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 28. | Jul 5 |
| Eggplant | Jan 24 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 206 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 28. | Jul 28 |
| Okra | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Basil | Feb 7 | Apr 4–Apr 4 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 14–Mar 7 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 21 |
| Parsley | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 248 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 21. | Sep 1 |
| Celery | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 248 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 21. | Jul 13 |
| Scallions | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 25 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 5 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 14 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 26 |
| Collards | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 25 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 206 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 28. | Jul 13 |
| Chives | Dec 20 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 262 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Oregano | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 262 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 20 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 248 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Sage | Jan 17 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 262 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 262 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 21 |
| Cosmos | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Lavender | Dec 20 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 31 |
| Melons | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 206 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 28. | Jul 13 |
| Mint | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 227 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 21. | Aug 16 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 213 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 28. | Jul 15 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 234 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 14. | Aug 11 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 17 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 213 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 21. | Jul 23 |
| Watermelon | Feb 28 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 213 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 21. | Jul 18 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Zinnias | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
Month by month in Panama City Beach
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 3), Collards (Jan 3), Kale (Jan 3), Oregano (Jan 3), Parsley (Jan 3), Scallions (Jan 3), +13 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 17), Beets (Jan 17), Dill (Jan 17), Peas (Jan 17), Radish (Jan 17), Spinach (Jan 17), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 7), Tomato (Feb 7), Bok Choy (Feb 14), Corn (Feb 14), Cosmos (Feb 14), Nasturtiums (Feb 14), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 14), Turnip (Feb 14), Carrots (Feb 21), Potatoes (Feb 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 14), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 14), Cabbage (Feb 14), Collards (Feb 14), Kale (Feb 14), Lettuce (Feb 14), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 7). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 14), Beans (Mar 21), Pole Beans (Mar 21). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 7), Cauliflower (Mar 7), Cosmos (Mar 14), Lavender (Mar 14), Marigolds (Mar 14), Mint (Mar 14), +24 more. Last frost around March 14. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 4). |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 5), Pumpkin (Jul 5), Cantaloupe (Jul 13), Celery (Jul 13), Melons (Jul 13), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 15), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 11), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 16), Pole Beans (Aug 16), Basil (Aug 21), Cosmos (Aug 21), Cucumber (Aug 21), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Parsley (Sep 1), Peas (Sep 6), Cabbage (Sep 15), Carrots (Sep 15), Beets (Sep 16), Dill (Sep 16), +9 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 5), Arugula (Oct 15), Spinach (Oct 15), Radish (Oct 16). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 17). First frost around November 17. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 20), Lavender (Dec 20), Onion (Dec 20), Rosemary (Dec 20). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 8). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Panama City Beach, FL (ZIP 32413)?
The median last spring frost date for Panama City Beach, FL (ZIP code 32413) is around March 14. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before February 17; one in ten it runs past April 2.
What is the first fall frost date in Panama City Beach, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Panama City Beach, FL is around November 17. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 28 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Panama City Beach, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Panama City Beach is about 248 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Panama City Beach (248 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Panama City Beach, FL?
Panama City Beach, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Panama City Beach, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 7 and plant out Mar 28 in Panama City Beach. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Panama City Beach?
Two: plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24.
When do I plant garlic in Panama City Beach?
Nov 17 to Dec 8; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Panama City Beach?
Yes: plant out Mar 28 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 18 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Panama City Beach (ZIP 32407) has 257 frost-free days, 9 more than Panama City Beach (ZIP 32413). See Panama City Beach ZIP 32407 frost dates
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